ADA-ES, Inc. Announces the Promotion of Dr. Connie Senior to Vice President of Technology

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo., March 19, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ADA-ES, Inc. ("ADA"), an Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. ADES company, announced the promotion of Dr. Connie Senior to Vice President of Technology.

Dr. Senior has been Director of Technology for ADA since 2011. Her expertise in coal has made a major contribution to ADA's success in the Mercury and Air Toxics Standard (MATS) equipment market and the development of our Refined Coal technologies. Dr. Senior is an internationally recognized expert in the capture of mercury and other trace metals from combustion gases. She received her PhD from Caltech and has authored hundreds of papers in the area of controlling emissions from coal fired power and industrial boilers.

Ms. Jean Bustard, President of ADA, commented, "Connie's extensive experience and expertise in the understanding of coal combustion and emissions control has played a very important role in keeping ADA in a market-leading position in the mercury control market. In her new position, Connie will oversee ADA's product development for the upcoming multi-billion dollar MATS compliance and optimization market, working closely with our customers to solve their complex challenges to achieve and maintain MATS emissions levels. She has a demonstrated record in assuring that ADA's products are both technical sound and meet our customers' needs."

Commenting on her new role, Dr. Senior stated, "At ADA, I work with a dedicated and experienced team, who share the company's commitment to solving real world problems. I am excited to continue helping ADA develop new products and solutions that help our customers meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. "

About ADA-ES, Inc.

ADA-ES, Inc. ("ADA") is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc. ADES, a holding entity for a family of companies that provide emissions solutions to customers in the power generation and other industries.

ADA supplies Activated Carbon Injection ("ACI") systems for mercury control, Dry Sorbent Injection ("DSI") systems for acid gases, Flue Gas Conditioning Technology, compliance and technology optimization services, and other offerings in support of our customers' emissions compliance strategies.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which provides a "safe harbor" for such statements in certain circumstances. The forward-looking statements include statements or expectations regarding the MATS market and related matters. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and assumptions of our management. Such statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to, changes in laws, regulations, economic conditions and market demand; timing of laws, regulations and any legal challenges to or repeal of them; and other factors discussed in greater detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements and to consult our SEC filings for additional risks and uncertainties that may apply to our business and the ownership of our securities. Our forward-looking statements are presented as of the date made, and we disclaim any duty to update such statements unless required by law to do so.